Graphics Designer

Job description / Role

• Create visual concepts & presentations, using computer software or by hand, to communicate ideas that inspire, inform, and captivate
• Develop the overall layout and production design for various applications such as advertisements, brochures, magazines, and corporate reports
• Create visual aspects of marketing materials, websites and other media, including infographics
• Put together disparate elements of a design created by another professional, such as the icons, photographs and other components necessary for a website design
• Consult with clients’ marketing, copywriting and sales teams to create cohesive designs that reflect our clients’ corporate cultures and goals
• Prepare work to be accomplished by gathering information and materials
• Plans concept by studying information and materials
• Illustrates concept by designing rough layout of art and copy regarding arrangement, size, type size and style, and related aesthetic concepts
• Obtains approval of concept by submitting rough layout for approval
• Prepare finished copy and art by operating typesetting, printing, and similar equipment
• Prepare final layout by marking and pasting up finished copy and art
• Ensures operation of equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturer's instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs; maintaining equipment inventories; evaluating new equipment
• Completes projects by coordinating with outside agencies, art services, printers etc.
• Maintains technical knowledge by attending design workshops; reviewing professional publications; participating in professional societies
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed

Requirements

• Bachelor degree in a relevant field from a recognized University such as art, business, marketing or management or equivalent. Master’s degree in a relevant field is an advantage.
• Minimum of 10 years post graduate experience in a graphic design role preferably with experience in major infrastructure projects or programmes; preference will be given to roads, aviation, structures or rail related experience
• 4+ years in professional commercial design, preferably with a marketing or creative agency is preferable
• Extensive experience with Illustrator, Photoshop and InDesign, specifically with mockups, web design and multimedia presentation
• Working knowledge of CSS3, HTML5 and JavaScript
• Experience of working in Qatar and / or the Gulf region
• Arabic language skills
• Driver’s License

About the Company

Qatar Project Management (QPM) is an independent subsidiary of Barwa Real Estate Development Company that provides expertise in Project Management, Design Management, Construction Management, and Contract Administration together with other associated Project Management functions. Established in 2008, QPM is centralized platform for provision of Project Management services to Barwa and Qatari Diar as well as local and international markets. QPM provides these services through an in-house team of highly-skilled, motivated, and qualified professionals supported by state-of-the-art information technology and highly-effective Project Management systems.